Pharmacy Technician - Medication Savings & Assistance

IU Health; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana seeks a Medication Affordability Pharmacy Technician II to help patients access affordable medications by coordinating financial assistance programs and ensuring program compliance.

You will collaborate with pharmacists, providers, and patients to reduce medication cost barriers, assist with manufacturer-sponsored programs, verify eligibility, and document activity in the pharmacy system.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• No criminal history related to handling drugs.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Pharmacy technician work within procedures under supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Typing proficiency; MS Office skills.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician license or intern/extern license if enrolled.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification required unless enrolled in college.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in enrolling in financial assistance programs and copay cards.
• Verifies eligibility criteria for assistance programs and maintains documentation.
• Completes and submits patient assistance applications.
• Tracks application status and follows up with manufacturers, insurers, and patients as needed.
• Educates patients on available financial assistance options and guides them through the process.
• Responds to patient inquiries regarding medication costs and program requirements.
• Works with pharmacists, providers, and insurance specialists to ensure timely medication access.
• Documents all interactions and program activities in the pharmacy system.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Typing

Customer service

Pharmacy technician experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

IU Health in Indiana seeks a Medication Affordability Pharmacy Technician II to help patients access affordable medications by coordinating financial assistance programs and ensuring program compliance.

You will collaborate with pharmacists, providers, and patients to reduce medication cost barriers, assist with manufacturer-sponsored programs, verify eligibility, and document activity in the pharmacy system.